The promising MLB player was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on a highway in Puerto Plata. Taveras’ girlfriend, Edilia Arvelo, 18, was with Taveras and also died in the accident.

The reason for the crash is still under investigation.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said in a release:

“I simply can’t believe it. I first met Oscar when he was 16 years old and will forever remember him as a wonderful young man who was a gifted athlete with an infectious love for life who lived every day to the fullest.”

Social Media Pays Tribute to Oscar Taveras

St Louis Cardinals’ were saddened by the loss of their team member

We are all stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of the youngest members of the Cardinals family. pic.twitter.com/MDyAZxSQ4B